Damian Clark

Who? Damian Clark

What? Extra Show

Where? Gilded Balloon Teviot (venue 14)

When? 22:00

Are you prepared for what this year’s Edinburgh Fringe has in store for you?

Yep. Socks, jocks & a phone charger. Actually do you know anyone who has a spare bedroom, couch or floorspace?

What is the premise of your Edinburgh show this year?

Since my last Fringe we’ve had a baby, moved house & I did some time in the clink (suspected car thief but I’m innocent I tells ya!). So funnies about all sorts & probably some of that.

What was the biggest obstacle you face(d) while putting this show together?

Getting out of jail hahahahahahaaaa. But yeah probably that.

Who would most enjoy your show?

All mammals except blue whales because of lack of water in the venue. Shame really. If you get 2 whales in the place is PACKED.

Do you have any other Edinburgh show recommendations?

Heidi Regan – Heidi vs Sharks

What is your favourite thing about Edinburgh as a city?

How 3D it is. From any point in the city you can see a mountain, a castle, a laneway, a whisky bar & a dungeon. Feels like we should be riding around on horses, which would also make it easier to climb Arthur’s Seat after the whisky bar.

What are your plans for after the festival?

A huge International Worldwide tour! Or at least Hull, Milton Keynes & Castlebar

Damian Clark is an Australian stand up comedian with an astoundingly energetic stage presence. Having lived in the UK for four years now, Clark has perfected a skill for dissecting elements of British culture and pointing out their absurdities. This comedian is certainly one to experience in a live comedy setting.

To find out more about Damian, I asked him these seven questions…

1) Where does your passion for comedy come from?

My passion for comedy started with watching The Muppets, Looney Tunes & Tex Avery Cartoons. A mouse hitting a cat in the butt with a plank of wood will always be funny to me.

2) What did you most enjoy about living in Australia?

Meat pies, choc milk, iced coffee, Cherry Ripes & Cheese Twisties.

3) Is there such thing as wasted time?

Probably but it’s one of my favourite things to do. All the best paintings start with a blank canvas… just dunno where to find a brush.

4) Do you have any tricks for maintaining energy on stage?

Keep talking about stuff that makes you excited or angry and the energy will be there. Delusion is also a great tool.

5) What is your worst character trait?

Being a drunk is probably my best and worst trait at the same time. Waiting outside an early house pub to open at 6:30am is both legendary and sad.

6) What do you miss about your life as it was ten years ago?

My life 10 years ago seems exactly the same as it is now, I ate a LOT more McDonald’s then though. Miss all those burgers.